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Jeffrey P. Gale, P.A. // Loss of Co-Worker WC Immunity Not Imputed to Employer

Florida employees hurt at work have the potential of being compensated under the State’s workers’ compensation and civil laws. To recover under civil law against employers and fellow employees (including corporate officers or directors, supervisors, and managers), employees must overcome workers’ compensation immunity. Section 440.11(1)(b), Florida Statutes sets out what employees…

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Jeffrey P. Gale, P.A. — Arbitration is Un-American

The 7th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1791, codifies the importance of jury trials in civil cases to the framework in the American Way. Here is the amendment’s simple language: In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of…

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